Evening Star Newspaper, March 17, 1857, Page 3

EVENING STAR. = wa SSOULD 88 LEFT AT TES OrricesT Tere octccx, Mj; OTSznwue TERY BAT BOT arrmas (OwTm THE FEET Dar. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Boarp or oe Board keld its lar meeting last night r’ communication was received from the Mayor ap. Beg had the erection of lamp posts lamps in front of Judiciary Square. Also, thé bill author. ising the opening of an additional prim: ary school in the Fourth District. Also, joint res- ofation of respect to the Predators to United States. The Mayor further announced that the Presid Teceive the corporate author- would ities on Wednesday next at two o’clock, p.m. A petition was received for grading Seventh street west; referred to improvements com- mittee. Petition of M. T. Parker, asking permission to erect s sign, was referred to police commit- tes, and a bill granting the jission was afterwards ; also, a bill to grade and gravel K street north from the circle to Fif- teenth street west ; The improvements committee reported a bill for the running of main pi tion of lamp posts on ce: and the erec- Was recommitted. A communication was received from the public schools’ committee in regard to the school held in the Northern Liberti: in place of John B. Williamson Messrs G. W. Mr. Barron 11, and G. W. Plant 1 votes Mr Harkness was therefore declared duly elected The joint meeting then adjourned A bill to Fourth and improvements committee. ‘ne following preamble and resolutions were —— 3 hereas, a severe, if not dangerous and fatal, endemic disease has been prevailing, and it is believed still continues at the Na- tional Hotel, in this city, to such an extent as to create alarm and perhaps uire the pro- blish and whereas, it is due to the traveling public acd the citizens generally. as well as the proprie- tors thomselyes, that a careful and proper ex- prietors to close their esta! ment ; amination and report thereon should be made, therefore— Resolved, That the Mayor, together with the Board of Health, be and they ure hereby authorised and directed to make a prompt, diligent, and careful examination into the mature and causes of said disease, to examine thoroughly into the condition of said hotel! in all its premises as to cleanliness and whatever might wjariously affect the health of the in- mates, and report to the Councils as early as practicable Resolved, That the Mayor and the Board of Health be and they are hereby authorized to summon witnesses, if necessary, and to tase testimony under oath. The finance committee reported a bill to re- fund $3.93to Ann E Bryan, for taxes errc- neously paid ; also, a bill to refund to Coluu- bis College $29 83; passed. Joint resolution relating to the Long Bridgo was i Joint resolution Inviting plans for a new fire- proof alms house, and authorising the com- mittee on the asylum to pay a sum not ex cveding the sum of three hundred dollars for such plan, was passed. The bill from the Board of Common Couscil for the purchase of fuel was referred to com- mittee on finance Joint resolution appointing a committee to call on the Secretary of the Navy and request him to have one of the sloops-of-war built at this Navy Yard, was adopted. A bill for the relief of G@. W. Reilly was A bill authorizing the erectiqn of lamps at the West Market. passed Bills for the relief ot J. Libbey and W. F. Bailey were referred The Council bill to grade Twelfth street west from Maryland avenue to Potomac river was reported by the Asseseors published in the pa- pers in connection with the proceedings. A long discussion ensued, after which the Dill was passed over, and the Board then ad- journed. Common Council —A message was received from the Mayor communicating tothe Board of Common Council that, in accordance with the provisions of a joint resolution, he had waited upon the President of the United States to ascertain at what time it would be couve- nient for him to receive the two boards, and that he had the honor to inform them that the President had named Wednesday next, at 2 o’elock. A resolation was adopted calling for the appointment of a committee of twoon the part ot the Board of Aldermen, and of a committee of three on the part of the Common Cuunci', to wait upon the Secretary of the {uterior in relation to an appropriation made at the last session of Congress tur the repair of the Lo; Bridge, and appointing Wednesday, the 1%: instant, at 12 o’oclock, for said committee to meet the Qommissioner of Puolic Buildings. Mesers. Qemee-Lioyd, and Bayne were ap- pointed committee for the Common Coun- 4 resolution war “adopted authoring the Mayor aud Board cf Health to make prompt examinativn into the cause of the sickness at ‘ee the National Hotei A joint resolution was reported from the Ways and meacs committee, with a substitute, authorizing the procurement of a faithful like ness of Joon W Mauiy, city, and appropriating 37 laid over. A bill was passed appropriating $150 for the purpose of erecting fuur lamps, two of which are to be placed in front of the Northern Lib- erties market house, and twoon Eighth street. Also, a bill authorizing the Mayor to cause to be erected on the grounds of the Washing- ton Asylum a temporary wooden building for the reception of a and vagrants, and appropriating $300 for the construction of such building. A resolution was requesting the Mayor to cause the removal of the building for the Mechanics’ Institute Pair, or to inform the Board on what ground this building has been allowed to remain. A joint resolution was adopted for the ap- intment of a committee to wait upon the retary of the Navy relative to having one of the steam slcops-of- war for which an appro- priation was made by the last seasion of sabe built at the Washington Navy-Yard. lessrs. Gordon, Towles, and Orme were ap- pointed said ccmmittee. The Common Council then assembled in joint meeting with the Board of Aldermen, and elected an Assessor for the Second Ward Shortly after re-assembling the Board ad- journed. —— Tax Washington and Alexandria Railroad Company gave notice that a petition will be presented to the corporate authorities of Alex- andria to the effect that “the Alexandria and Washington Railroad Company are d- sirous of extending their road to some point near the Orange and Alexandria railroad depot, and wish to do so because it would be a great pub- lic convenience. and would bring to the Orange road a great deal of travel which now passes by other lines; and because it would enable the Alexandria and Wasbington Railroad Company to put their road in good condition, and would concentrate many in*erests and in Heences in favor of = direct connexion with Washington city, at the site of the Long Bridge, which do not now exist ’’ And the petition adds: ‘‘ It is proposed on the part of the railroad company to leave to the City Council of Alexandria the entire control over the transfer of freight on this road from Alex- andria to Washington.”’ Taz Ricuonp (Va ) Montaomery Guarps. This fine corps on their return home, after their inauguration visit to Washington, parsed resolutions of thanks to those who had been courteous and kind to them here, especially to the Montgomery Guards of this city. Pszrsoxs desirous of buying or renting houses should read the column on our first pege, beaded “ For Sale or Rest.” the bill for in streets running through the mall ; the bill, vith amendments, ies engine house The two Boards went into joint meeting for the —— of electing an Assessor for the Second Ward arkness and Henry Farron were nominated. Mr. Harkness received 14 — M street south, between ifth streets, was referred to the A bill waa introduced to have the poll list as Tun Farr —With each succeeding visit to the Mechanios’ Institute Fair peo thal tthon our eyes We allude to the beau- I things being exhibited; pot to the crowd of beauties admiring them. Our fellow citi- sen Semkin has a case of articles in his line there, that, for good taste and richness, will vie with any similar goods at the North It contsins diamond pins, watches of different descriptions, gold ornaments, gold and silver tableware, bronse ornaments, and hairwork, snd, ag a whole, shows that the business men of peace ag are not outdone anywhere in the exquisite skill and richness with which their jewelry and fancy goods are got up. a Robinson's display of clocks attracts de- served attention, for it seems to embrace a specimen of everything msnufactured by the eternal Yankee nation in the way of station- ary time-keepers; some in cases rich enough to gratis the taste of the family of wealth, while others, equally good time- keepers, are sold for prices as low as a dollar and a half. The from the celebrated manufactory of Knabe & Co, of Baltimore, are being Sica admired by the musical visitors of the ‘air, who constantly crowd around them and linger in such throngs as to block up the pas- sage ways next them. They are three in num- ber—a grand and two ag yrs pianos. ay are really remarkable for delicacy of touc and sweetness,and volume and richness of tone We do not wonder that this house have car- ried off the first prize at the two last annual exhibitions of the Maryland Institute, if they exhibited such instruments there. x & Co., dealers in house farnish- #, exhibit a beautiful and novel chamber arrangement fer a bachelor, in the shape of what appeared to be a very rich wri- ting desk and book casacombined. Unfolded, and the whole work is done in half a minute by s single person, and it turns outto bea fine mahogany French double bedstead, with canopy (curtains,) mattress, bed, bolsier and pillows, and a mahogany washstand contain- ing all necessary chamber china ware, with towels, brush and sosp drawers, and apart- ments for boots and shoes. When folded up it embraces a convenient writing desk. We have before seen articles of the kind, but nore so complete or so conveniently arranged. It should be inspected by all who desire to note tho progress of the times in the really useful application of new methods and modes to man’s convenience and comfort. Gone 17 Strone.—Willard’s was metamor- phised into Tammany Hall last night, as will be perceived from the proceedings of the so Tammany-ish meeting published below We do not know which of the apartments of this celebrated Washington hotel played ‘coal hole’’ for the cecasion : New York Appointments.—The Democratic citizens of New York now in Washington met at Willards’ Hotel on Monday evening, pur- suant to previous notice. On motion of Gen. Hiram Walbridge, Kay Tompkins, Esq , was calied to the Chair, and James H. Sherrill and R. B. Connolly ap- pointed Secreta: The Hon. Daniel B Taylor moved that the meeting now proceed to designate, by ballot, their preference for candidates to be presented to the President for ny pes to the prin cipal federal offices in the city of New York, which motion was carried; and Mesers. W. D. Kennedy and Michael Toumey were appointed tellers. Candidates were not permitted to teke any part in the proceedings. The teilers reported the whole number of votes 131. Thea follow- ing named gentlemen having received the highest number of votes for the cflices desig- nated, the programme was adopted as follows : Collector—Jacob A. Westerveit. Postmaster—Isaac V. Fowler. Naval Oficer—Wm. H Ludlow. Surveyor—Anson Herrick. Marshal—Isaiah Rycders, eemcar) Navy Agent—Emanuel B Hart. Naval Storekeeper—W J. Brisley. Superintendent of Assay Uffice—Adam P. Pents District Attorney—Josiah Sutherland. On motion of Coroner Gamble, the officers were directed to present a copy of the pro- ceedings of this meeting to the President, and cause the same to be published in the Wash- ington rapt | Star, the New York Herald, and the New York Daily News. Captain Rynders being the only candidate who received the unanimous vote of the meet- ing, was called out, and made a very eloquent and a most appropriate speech; after which the company adjourned to the refreshment room, in the confident expectation that the rezult of their proceedings will be adopted by the President. Tux Dears or Asa M. McCormick —A re- port having gaiced circulation that tais young man who died at 6 o’clock last evening, care to bis end by his own hand, we deemit proper to give thé following particulars : rt McCormick was from Alexandria, Va, and has been for some time in the employ of Howell & Morsell at their oil and lamp sture, on C street, acting in the capacity of book- keeper On yesterday week he was then ill, and has ince been confined to his lodgings at Mrs. Stettinus’s, on Louisiana avenue Yesterday, be was so much worse that Mr. Morsell theugit it advisable to telegraph to McCormick’s brother to come up, but before be reached here, young MoCormick, about 10 o’clock a m, ina fit of temporary insanity, attempted to cut his throat with a razor, in- flicting, however, but a slight wound. He was taken to the Infirmary, where he died about 6 o'clock in the evening. not through the wound upon his throat, which was easily dressed; but in the opinion of the attending bysicians from effusion upon the brain. His emaics were taken to Alexandria this morn- ng. A Miscaizr Maxer.—To prevent imposi- tion, we require marriage and death notices brought to us to be published to be endorsed by those offering them. Nevertkeless we sre at times imposed on, as in the case mentioned below cf the falee notice of the warriage of a oung lady of Fairfax county, as published . yesterday's Star: Wasuixcton, March 17th, 1857. Editor of Star: I thoughtlessly sent you the marriage notice which appeared in your per yesterday asa ‘joke’ upon a young Fisad of mine without thinking for a moment of the impropriety of it. No one now more deeply regrets the act than myself. Please do me, and those concerned in the matter, the favor to announce in your paper to-day that no such marriage ever took place, and be as- sured I shall never again be guilty of so cen- surable un act Very respectfully yours, 40, Z. Hunt. Tae Mecuaxics’ Inxstitutz Fair continuss to prosper handsomely, a success speaking well for the mavagers, and especially for the able Secretary, C F. Stansbury, Esq. On Wednesday there will be lively times at the Fair, with the visitation of the nume- rous children of the Public Schoels. The offi- cers of the Maryland [nstitute will visit it one day this week. Objects of interests continue to arrive, and among the latestis the superb engine, from the manufactory .f Corliss & Nightingale, Providence, Rhode Island, which has been so long on its way ; also of intercat to the ladies is athree storied “‘self inflating Victoria skirt’’ manufactured in New York city, and deposi- sone we believe by the celebrated Chevalier ikoff. Unitep Sratzs Poxice Reports.—Before Justice Donn: Mathias Melick, who was committed to jail on Saturday for further examination under the charge of purchasing gcods, knowing the Same to have been stolen, gave security to ap- ear before the Justice on a sul uent day vestigation A further lot of as found, and are for identification at 1@ Justice’s office. RE. Whitlock was arrested by Officer Par- bam, engl charge <r committed an assau’ attery on Mr. jiams. Ci dismissed gidiea Wiley Cass Waven’s Iraita.—This well known work of art, by S 8. Waugh, of Philadelphia, t at Odd Fellows’ Hall. It th the bighest recommendations inci: cities, and from the mun- from the ner in which it has been received throughout the country no doubt it will be well appre ciated and patronized by our citizens. Supmrs Canniaegs.—See the advertisoment in another column of rockaways, buggies and light wagons, new and cheap, for sale by Gardner & Place, 553 Twolfth street, lictous mischief, was sentenced to six months’ im) ment in the county jail and fined $1. © panels of the Grand and Petit Juries were then called, when the death of Alexan- der H. Lawrence, a most table member of the har, was announced in a feeling man- ner by Judge Crawford, and upon motion, in respect to the memory of the deceased, the © adjourned. { Sr. Parricx’s Day.—The 17th of March, | the natal day of Ireland's patron saint, has come, but, mratile dictu, fay no tempest in its train, but is accompanied by the bright- est of skies and the blandest of atmospheres. The observances of the day in this city are, we believe, mainly of a religious character. Caiwiwat Court.—Jno A Simmons, for ma- | Tue First Jurer or rar Season reached the Star Office this morning from the Kirk- ‘wood House, surmounted by a straw as is a straw—a California straw that would make a good pipe stem, if not a bean pole. The medi- ace was not very hard to take, for it was cap- A number of personal friends of Senator Douglas from the State of Maine, called upon that gentleman at his residence this morning, to pay their respects. The interview was a very pleasant one to all concerned. Atmost A Firm —A chamber in the Ebbett House caught fire this morning, and caused a terrible flutter among the ay boarders in that extensive establishment. It was speedi- ly extingaished with slight damage. A Fause Axarm cf fire cailed out the en- gines this morning. One oF THE peculiaricties of Fontarne's Cream of Wild Flowers is, that while it is so elegant for toilet purposes, such as washing, shaving, beautifying the complexion, £0, it may be substituted tor and saves the expense of perfumes and extracts. Sold by W. H Gilman. t A Voicz or Warning —Ata meeting of the Jackson Vemooratic Association of the Sixth Ward, held on Saturday evening, the 14th instant, the following preamble and resolution woro unanimously adopted, and ordered to be published : Wiaress, The fact bas come to the knowl- edge of this Association, that petitions asking for the removal of competent and efficient Democratic public officers, and for the appoint ment in their stead of men professing to be Democrats, are now being actively circulated by, and have received a large number of the signatures of, members of the Know Nothing organization; and whereas we regard such means of bolst.ring up the applications of pre- tended Democrats for Executive favor as con- duving to @ falze expression of Democratic sentiment, as disreputable to the parties con- cerned, as insulting to the appointing power, and as meriting tho strongest condemnation : Therefore— Resolved, unanimously, That the members of the Jackson Democratic Association of the Sixth Ward deem this a@ fit occasion, and a proper time, for the expression of the senti- ment that they are opposed to the removal of such fuithful officers as have, in every trial and emergency, proved true to the Democratic party; bat they are earnestly in favor ot, and think the urgency of the times require, the prompt dismissal of those men who, hold- ing positions of patronage under a Democratic administratien, have prostituted their trusts to promote the ends of Know Nothingism and Black Republicanism. Attest: Tuouas Awrenus, Pres't. Lem. Gappis, Seo'ry. lt 17> fair Flowers are Fading in the Gar- deu of Ife around ux, and drooping, our deughters fall by in theearly dawn of existence; Coveumption ptomns warn us io » the dry hack an i¢ cures all such symptoms aud averts the dreaded disease which claims its Victims through their owu negle t. Movers. Weeks & Potter, Nc. 154 Washington strest, Bos- ton, Geners! agents. For sale by W. H. Glimep, Charles Stott, Nairn & Palmer, Z. D. Gilman, snd by Droggists gen- rally. mar 1l0—1W. U7" Medicinal Liqu Old Hennessey Brandy, very supericr. Old Port Wine, pure juice, imported for tnvalide Old Sherry Wine. Old Rye Whiskey, warranted over ten years old. For sale iu demtjohus and bottles, at GILMAN'S new Store, 360 Pa. avanue, Impertant te the Ladie PONOO’S FEMALE PILLS.—Tbe combin: mar 13-lw ‘hei Y tensive practice of over =a | the directions have been strictly ywed, they have never fatled to correct ail viene whey pe relieve painful and dificult menstraation, (particularly,) the chauge of life. They will curethe Whites, aud remove all obstractious arising from cold, exposure or any CADSSS and msy be used successfuily as@ Preventive. Gall upon the agent, and get « Circular for particulars free, with full directions, Sold wholesale and CAS. STOTT, Draggist, Penvsyivania B. WAIT, 522 beventh street, Washington, D. and B. 8. T. CISSRL, Georgotown; to whom all orders must be sent, and the Pills will be sent confidentially, by mail, to ladies who enclose them one dollar. N. B.—Bee signatare un the box; tocounterfeltit te for: ery. jest U7 Branareth’s Pail Covsamptive, Rheumatic, Costir The Weak, the Biltons and Delicate, after Be 7 y derived from Bravdreth’s Pills, expels them from the sys em, When fret used, the pills may occasion griping, and even make the patient fee! worse ; this must be borne with for the good to come afterwards No great good is often achieved without some trouble in {te attainment, and this rale applies to the recovery of bealth. These sympcoms only ocenr where the body has long straggied ander « load of impure, tenacious humors. A conrecutive ase for a few daye will satisfy the most unbelieviug of tie great good the pills are doing. The Girectious should be carefully etudied. If understood and followed, health and vigor will, {p a majority of cases, be se- cred by the nse of RREANDRETH’S Pilis. Bold at 26 cents per box at 4% Canal street, Brandreth Building, New York; by T. W. vyots & Hons, 133 orth Becond sireet, Philadelphia, aud by medicine dealers gener- ally. MAKRKIED At Jackson, Tenn , on the 25th ult , by Kev. J A. Harrlvon, Mr. JAMES M. COBURN to Miss IRENE TURLEY, deughter cf the lat2 Hon. Wm B. Turley. * DIED, Oa the morning of the 16th instant, DENNIS R MITCHELL, ia the5xh yar of bis Re. His funeral will take place from his tate res{- dence, on 24 street east, betweeu Kast Capitol street and A street north on Wednesday, the 18th instant, atS}g o’clocka m. His friends and ac- quiintances ure respectfully invited. May he rest in cr. On the Min instant, JOHN SUFTON, in the 63d year of his aze. On the 16th instant, ROBERT, son of James and Mattie E. Steele, aged 7 monthsand 9 days Un the 16:h instant, afteralong and painful illness, WILKINSON G. WILLIAMS, Jr, in the 2zd year of his age ‘The filends of the family are requested to st- tend the funeral from bis ferher’s residence on | New York avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, To-Mo row, (\Wednesday) the 1&th, at 3 o’clock Pm. * On the 17th instant, at6 o'clock a. m., MAR- ; GARET ALBERTA, infant daughter of Jobn ; Wise, aged six months The friends and relatives of the family are in- Vited to atiend her funeral To-Morrow evening, * at4 o'clock. ———— Lost and Found. i k YUND—ON THE 1TH INSTANT, A smali BAY HORSE, in good order, and without bridle. The owner will call on'J. P. | DENNIS, Coach-Maker, 6th street, pay chaig ea, and take him away. ie | TEN DOLLARS REWARD. TRAY HORSE.—A SMALL BAY HORSE, | well conditioned, escaped on the night | cf the 12th instant, with saddle. Whae- | ever will return said Horse, or give information | where be may be found, shall receive the above re- ward. K. €. FOX, Columbian College, D C., | Mth street. mar 17-3t# | LoSton SATURDAY AFTERNOON, A | Calf Skin POCKET BOOK, containing ac- - ceptances and notes, also memorandums, &c., of no use to any nm but the owner. As the pays ! ment of which have been stopped, the finder will | be suitsbly rewarded by returning therame to Mr. JO¥. HAMLIN, Captrol Bill mar 16-3t* eg ath Ramin tlh ees ey LAND WARRAN'IS.—One No. %8,- 176, dated June 2, 1856, in favor of Charles St Antoine ! | One No. 38,446, dated August 22, 1856, in favor of James 8. Lock wood all is are warned against purchasing these, as application will be made t» the Pension oftice fordupileates. F F.C. TRIPLETT. mar II-law6w* MULES! MULKS!: 30 BEAD OF SUPERIOR MULES Jus? | arrived from Kentucky, and will | be sold on accommodating terms by ap- E to HENRY BiRCH, at bis Livery table, corner of D and 14th streets, Washfagton, D.C. mar 5-1m* JOHN vavinon Ha Cry Prime lot of seasoned PINE WOOD at $35) the Fish mar 14-3t" Warr, Georgewwn, D.C. AUCTION SALES. A FARM FOR SALE BY AUCINOS.— On MONDAY, the 4th of Apfil proximo, at ita m., the undersigned will sell, on the it~ ses, tothe hizhest bidder, his BLADEN FARM, of 60 acres of choice garden farming Lard, situ- ated in Alexandria county, V; mile from the ‘Funp pike, und threce See salle from e J on of that Turn- Persons desiring to view the p can reach them by bry ie! at Balley’s x Roads, at the junction of the Turnpikes mentioned above, orat Ball’s % Roads, on the road leading from George- town F. from which Ferry the Bladen Farm on 1 avd 2 years time, with interes:. A warranted deed given and a deed of trust taken to secure the deferred payments. mar 17 W. D. WALLACH By JAS. C. MoGUIRE, Auctioneer. Bruce AND STONE OF THE National Theatre at Public Auctien.—On FRI- DAY AFTERNOON, April 10th. at 4 o’ciock, on the premises, I shall sell the entire lot of Brick and stone standing in the walis and stacked up in front of the National Theatre comprising about 600,000 brick and large quantity of blue rock in the foundation. Offers for tue above at private sale will be en- tertained, the brick sold by measur ment in the walls and taken down by the purchaser A credit of two and four months wil! be given, for approved endorsed notes, ser 3 interest mar 17-4 JAS C. McGUIRE, Auct. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. FARwsene BUILDING LOT ON 4x et, near Maryland avenue, at Auc- —On MONDAY, the 23d instant, I shall sell, at@o’clock p m, infront of the premises, Lot No. 13, in square No 54, bavirg a front on 434 street, of 48 ieet, between Maryland avenue ~_ — C street, running back 145 feet toa 20 et alley ‘Terms : One-third cash; balance in 6, 12 and 18 months; tke purchaser to give notes forthe deferred payments, bearing interest from tie d.y of sale. A deed given and a deed of trust taken. mer 17- A. GREEN, Auct. By A.GREEN, Auctioneer. ne AND ELIGIBLE BUILD- ing Let near the Capitel, at Auction. On MONDAY o’cleck p. m., fn front of the premises,a very handsome Building Lot, being purt of Lot No. 2, in square No, 761, havin; front of 31 feet ten inches on south B street, een Fennsylyania avenue and 3d street east, with a depth cf one hundred and thirty six feet one inch, toa thirty feet alley This handsome property is near the residence of KR Beall, E+q., and near the Capitol Terms: One-rouith cash; balance in 6, 12 and 18 months, the purchager to give notes for the de- ferred payments, beering intere-t A deed given, and a deed of trust taken. All conveyance ut the cest of the purchaser mar 17-4 A. GREEN, Auvet. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ANDSUME AND NEAR‘ Y-NEW eheid and Kitchen Furniture at On FRIDAY, the 20th instant, I sell, atthe retidence of Mrs Gage, etthe Webster ficuse, neat to the Unitarlan Church on Louisiana avenue, at 10 o'clock a. m., an ea- cellent assortment cf Furniture, viz: Mabogany spring seat Sofas end Chairs Do Centre, Sofa, and other Tab es Do ‘French and Cottage Bedsteads Do ‘Dressing and cther Wasistands Mahogaay marble-top Wash Closets and Stands Cherry *xtension Dining Table iron Hat R: ck, Wardrobes and Closets Cane seat Oak Diaing Chairs Brocatelle Window Curtains ard Shades Fe om Beds, Hair and other Mattresses, Bed- D China, 6 , and Crockery Ware Castors, Girandoles, Looking Gi-sses Large lot cf Stone China Tollet Sets Brustels, Taree-ply, and other Carpets Oileloth, Matting, Hearth Rugs,and Mats Cooking Range, Radiotor, Alr-tizbt and other Stoves Stair Rods, Shovel and Tongs Also, a good lot of Kitchen Requisites. Terms cash. A. G@nEEN, mar 17-3t Auctioneer, By JA8. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. EREMPYORY SAL& UF VALUABLE Property in the First Ward.—On FHUBSDAY AFTERNOON, March 39, at 5 o’c'ock. on the premises, I shall sell to the high- est bidder, Lot No. 4, in Square No 80, frontin, 63 feet 7 inches on north F, between 2ist ard streets west,uaning back 253 feet S!4 inches, con- taining 8,183 square feet. Also, iminediately after the above — Part of Lot No. 11, in Square No v0, fronting 34 fee ,6 inches on north F between 25th and ib streets, running back 76 feet, containing 2,50 square feet, and all of Lot No 12, seme square, fronting 54 feet 6 inches on same street, running back 5 feet toa thirty feet alley, conteining 4,987 squ.re feet. with the improvements, con sisting of two small frame Dweiiing i10uses. Terms : One-third cash; the residue in sizard twelve month*, with interest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises. mar 16-d JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. GQUSEHULD AND KITCHEN FURRAI. ture at Auction.—On WEDNESDAY, the 18h instent I shall sell at the residence ofa gentieman declining housekeeping, No. 23) 6th street, betwcea M and N streets north, an excel- lent assortment cf F urniture, v'z: Mahogany Sofa, Parlor Cheirs, and Rocker Do — Drersirg Bureau Do _ marble-top Centre and other Tables Painted Cottage Set Maple end other Beds eads and Stends Wardrobe, cate end wood-seat Chairs Lounge, fine hair and other Mattresses Looning Glasses 3-piy, lograin, and stair Carpets and Rods Coosing, Kadiater, and other Stoves With a good assortment of Kitchen Requisites. ‘Terms: Under $25, cash ; over $25, a credit of 60 ané 90 dayr, for notes eatisfactorliy erdorsed, bearing interest. A. GREE mar 14-323T&W By A GREEN, Auctioneer. ALE AT TUK MARINE BARRAUKS WO by erder of the Quartermaster. oO THURSDAY, the 19th instant, | shall, o’clock m , at the Marine Barracks, in Was! ton, D. C , at public auetion— Lot of Carpet. lot of Oticloth Cast-iron Plates and Grates 1 Cooking Stove and fixtures 40 Woolien Pants, 31 Woollen Jackets 5 Uniform Coats 2 Fatigue Caps, 16 Linen Pants. Terms cesh. A GREEN, mar 13-4 Auctioneer. OLD MEDAL PREMIUM PIANUV FURTES. WILLIAM KNABE, (Senior partner tn the late firm of KNABE, GAEELE & Co ,) NONTINUES £Hb MANUFACTURE AND sale of grand and square PIANO, FORTES, under thenameof William! Knabe & Co , at the old stand, Nos 1,3, 5. and7 North Kutaw street, opposite the Eutaw House, Baltimore ‘They have also just opened a new Sales Roem at No 207 Baltimore street, between Charles and Light stre ts, on the premiges partly occupied by Mr, Hearty MeCatte y as a music§ toro, where they will keep constantly on hand a large assort- ment of pial and beh Cotlaer ve grand and square Plano Fortes; also, Melodeons, from the bext makers from 4 to 5-octave, some with double key-boards, double reeds, and stops to suit small churches Being extensively engaged in the manufacture of Plauos, we will sell wholesale and retail, on the most liberal terms. Our Pianos were awarded the highest premium (gold meda}) at the Fairs of the Maryland Inst!- tute t o successive years—October, 1955, and 1856—1a opposition to fourteen and eighteen pi- anos from some of the best makers fiom New York, Boston, and Baltimore. We were also awarded the first premium at the Industrial Ex- ibition held in Richmond, Virginia, 1855 and 1856 Bureaus, end In addition to this we are in possession cf tes- timontals from the most distinga'shed professors and amateurs in the country, which cau be seen at our warerooms, speaking for themselves and others of the high pk bg in which our in- struments are every were he! All instruments are guaranteed fcr a and a privaiege of exchange is granted — the first six pager lg = a the in- uments do not give entire sa’ i. ay holesale dealers ‘wilt @nd itto their advantage to give us a cail b: fore urchssing. ‘Ricacs exchanged, tuned. Wit KNABE & co. tm these st ior Pianos, square vce poy ee Se -octuve 8, are now on exhibition at the ‘‘ Metropolitan Me ~hanics’ In- stitue Fair’? in saree The public is respect- fully invited to call judge for themselves mar 16 NOTICE—NUTICE, A FiW OF THOSK CHEAP TOI. cer p18 on hand, which I wish close out, and wi'l sell atcost. Also, GOB- LETS and other GLASS WARE, that mast be so:d preparitory to a change in ‘bus! fob 17-6m, the 234 instant, I shall rell, at5 bu '. - idee seat AUCTION SALzEs. By O.R. L. CROWN & CO., Ai WE WILLEELL, ON MONDAY AFTER- NOUN, the #th of March, at3 o’clock, with out reserve, four Frame Houses, containing rooms each, situated on 7th. between streets Island, with right of alley back Bh alee a gergees le 5 Each house now under rent of eight and nine dollars per month ‘Terms: One-third, cash ; balawce in 12 and 18 prmareg ee nary eee, bearing interest from c.K L CROWN &Co, mar 3- {Intel} Auctioneers. UP"The abeve saie has been pestpened until SATURDAY, the 14th March, same hour and place. C.R.L. CROWN & Co, mar 10-4 Auctioneers. 7" The abeve sale is pest pened om ac- Count of the weather until TUESDAY AF TER- NOON, March 17th, at3 o'clock. mer 14 CR L. CROWN & CO., Aucts. By BARNARD & BUCKEY. Auctioneers. Ho8ses MULES, COWS, CORN, Fe m- Wagins, &c. On WEDNESDAY ,isth inst sallvorciock m, atthe Farm of Mr. Th n, in Montgomery county, about six miles from Georgetown, tween the Old Kockville and River Roads, near the farms of A. Naylor, bin, ee will sell the «ntire stock on the Farm. e name in part— 1 pair first rate Mules, 4 Borses lyoke young weil broke na Oxen Devoa Coss, about 70 barrels of Corn chs —_ nye =: Potatces, Poultry a, and Parness ons, Carts, Ploughs, and Bey mer tome agons, » Ploughs, Wheat Fen, Cutting Box, Cradles, Scythes Axes, Wedges, Chains, Gearing, &c., &c. ALso— 40 cords of Woed, 2600 Ralls . 50 oak and cedar Posts, Wheat im the ground With a iarge lot cf oth«r implements and articles not here mentioned Terms }ibera), and made known at sale. merl62t BARNARD & BUCKEY, Aucts. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer UE hse tteed FURNITURE AT PUB- lic Auction.—On WEDNESDAY morn- ing, March ith, at 10 o’clock, 1 shall sell, by virtue of a deed of trust, duly recorded, &c , the furniture and effects in the double brick heuse on the west side of 12th st., between F and G sts. north, viz: Walnut and mahogany hair spring Sofas, Rock- ers Rosewood marble top Table, gilt frame Mirror Uak cane teat Chairs, rout Tables Window Curtains, Shades —— Ornaments ‘Three-pvy and ingrain Carpets, Ru, Bronze Hut Tree, Olicloth in hall m2 on Stairs Mahogany Sideboard Dining and Side Tables Granite tea and dinner Ware, Table Cut Castors, Silver plated Spoons and Forks, Glass wi are Single and doubie cottage Bedsteads Bureaus, Wardrobes, Washstands Hair and bnk Mattresses, Bolsters and Pillows B.ankets, Quilts, &preads, Sheeting Cbamber Carpets, king Glasses Clocks, Tollet Sets, Stoves Cooking Stove aad Fixtures Together with a general assortment of houreho!d and Bitchen Furniture ‘Terms : $25 and under, cash; over that sum a credit cf z, 3, and 4 months, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing inteiest. P. 8. —The House is for rent. undersigned mar 13-4 Ganda Inquire of the THOS J. FISHER, Trustee. J. C. McGUIRE, Auct. By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. S ALE OF SUPERIOK BOUSENULD Furniture at Auction.—On WEDNES- DAY MUKNING, Mauch 18, at 10% o’elock, [ shall sell at the residence cf the Hon Israel Washbburre Jr ,in Blagden’s Row, nearly oppo- site the City Hall, between 34 and 43g streets. a superior collection cf Houseiold Furniture, con- sisting in part of— Une elezaat Rosewood Parlor Suit, covered with crimson brocatel Roseword Centre Table, marble top Large French-plate Mantel Mirror, Walnut Eta- ere Fine Watnut Parlor Commode. Whatnot Walnut ein Dining Table, Walnut Side- Freneh China, Crockery, and Glass. ware Plated Cas‘or, Table Cutle: Bicck-tin Chafiog Dishes, Coffee Biggin Fine Silver plated Covered Dishes Lounge, Library Table Cane and wood-seat Chairs Setof Cottage and Chamber Furniture Walnut and mahogany Dressing Bureaus Wardiobes, Waskstands, Toilet Sets Superior curled hair and other Mattresses Fine feather Bolsters and Pillows French and Cottsge Bedsteads Cane-seat and mahogany Rockers Bedding, Carpeting. Oticloth Kitchen Furniture, Cooking Requisites, &c The ee cial atte: tion of Housekeepers iscelled to this sale, as the Furniture is of superior qual- ity and in» xcellent condition, having been in use but a few months Terms: $25 and under, cash; over $25 sixty and ninety days credit, for approved endorsed notes, bearing interest mar 13-4 Cc. W. BOTELER, Auct. By WALL, BARNARD & CO., Auctioneers oO HOLD AND KITCHEN FURNIL. tur Un THURSDAY, the 19h instent, we shall sell, without reserve, at store No 419 Penn, avenue, between 3d and 4} streets, couth side, commencing at 10 o’clocka.m., a eaud handsome essortment of House Furnisbiog Goods, consisting in part of — Mahogany Sofas, Tete-a-Tete, and Lounges Do — Chairs, arm and nurse Rockers Do Tables, Washstanes, Bedsieads Cane and wood-seat Chetrs, Clocks Looking -Classes, Racks, Mats Toilet Sets, Knives and Forks, Carvers Prated Tea-tatle and desert Spoons and Forks Castors, iluid, o}!, and other Lamps Waiters, Irays, Vases Solar Lamps, Cups and Sancers China Tea Sets, Decanters Siop and Foot Jars, Dusting Brushes Tumbiers, Goblets, Pitchers Cream and Sugar Dishes, Tureens Compocteers, copper and cther Sauce; French Griddles, Gas Cooking Stoves Also, a large assortment of House Furnishing Goods, which wiil be soid without reserve Terms of sale: All sums under $30,cash ; over $30 a credit of 30 60. and 9) days, for notes en- dorsed, bearing interest WALL, BARNARD & CO, Auctioneers. mar 18-dts By JAS C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. URNITURE AND NUUSEHOLD EF- fects at Auction.—Un THURSDAY MORNING, March 19th, at 10 o’clock, at the residence of Lieut Ives, U 8 A., No 491 Sev- enteenth strect, between H and I streets north. I shall sell all his Furniture and Effects, compris- ing — Watnut carved bair spring Sofa Rockers end Parlor Chsirs Walnut Secr- tary and Whatnet Centre, sofa and rout ‘Tables Wainut leather-covered reclining Chair Gas Chandeliers and Fixtures throughout tLe house A few fine Oll Bete Velvet, Brussels and other Carpets, Rugs Brocatelle and Lace Curteins, Cornice, &c. Waiput ext-nsion dining Table, Sideboard Ching, Glass, and Crockery Ware Cane and wood seat Chairs, Clock Walnut Dressing Bureas, Washstands Looking Glasses, Chintz Curtzins Hedsteads. Wardrobes, Crib Hair and Husk Mattresses Bolsters and Pillows Superior Refrigeratcr, Chamber Stoves Cocking Stove and Fix‘ures, Uileleth, dc Together with a general essortment of household and Kitchen R besgoomer Pees eo Terms: $25 and under. cash ; credit of 60 and $0 days, forsstisfactorily endorsed . ring interest. agers ore J. C. McGUIRE, Auct: By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ANDSOME TWO-STORY AND ATTIC Brick House and Let at Auction.—On FRIDAY, the 20th Instant, I shall sell, at 5 o’clock p m.,in front of the premises, a hand- some two-story and attic Brick House, containin: nine go-d and conveniently arranged Rooms | Passage, with Stable and Carrisge-house attach- ed, and the lot on which it stands, being west ae Lot No 9, in Square No. 324, having a mnt on North C street of twenty-nine feet one inch, between 11th and 12th streets west, ranning back to a wide . ‘Ferms: One-hiif cash; balance in six and twelve months, for notes bearing interest from Say ot als Ade-d given and a deed of trust ‘Title indisputable, and sale perem| as the owner is solng to leave the city. sands _mar Ita A. SRKEN, Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctionee MALL FRAME HOUSE it Renee vo Susan streets at Auction.—On AFTERNOON, March 18th, st 5o’clock, on the emises. | shail sell subdivision A, in equare Re 285 fronting 18 feet on north I, between 12th and 13th streets, ruaning back 43 feet 6 inches, ‘with the im; ements, consisting of a two-story House, containing seven rooms. mar Auctioneer, TELEGRAPH NEWS. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PR&SS8. Murder in Boston Bostox, March 14.—Mr. Waldo Woods was found mortally wounded at the south of the city this morning, and afver being to. mo station house died. The murderer is un- wn. A Chureh Burned at Providence. BR 1., March 15th —Grace ‘* Clark’s,) in this city, took ey ee ae aces, aod was dam: to <inacdl The damage ts tally oov- Western Emigration. St. Lovis, March 16,— consequence the increased travel west mn maine were put on the Pacific railroad to-day, com- necting Jefferson with the lightning’ line steamers for Kansas The Kansas emigration, thus far for this season, equals anything known in this eT, i . Gov. Geary nd his secretary, Dr. inn. arrived he; yesterday en route for the East “id The Newfoundland Fisheries. Sr. Joun's, Newrounpiaxp, March 14 — The advices brought by the English mail that the Englich ent hed entered into a convention with France to transfer to that power the Newfoundland fisheries created an intense excitement here, and a ral meet- ing of all classes was called. e stores and rhops and other places of business were closed durirg the meeting, and the British flag was everywhere placed at half-mast, unzon down. In some places a black flag was hoisted. The “seamed aplamyen was a determination that the wrong shall not rpetrated. The leg- islature and the cmnmesiel classes are ren 4 ing petitions to the Queen. Baltimore Markets. Battiwore, March 17.—Flour is dull and wm eng Howard street $5 75a$5 87 Wheat is dull and unchanged: white $1.55 $1.60; red $1.383$1.42. There is a brisk busi- ness in corn, and prices are somewhat better, but unsettled. Whisky is steady at 2642270. Rew York Markets. New York, March 17 —Flour is firm; sales of 10,000 bbls ; State $5 85a$6.05; Southern $6 50a$6 80. Wheat is very dull; enles are nominal — is heavy; sales of 10,000 bushels; mixed Tle. amount of ered by i Pork is a trifle lower; mers $2410. Beef is unchanged; repacked Chicago $16. Lard is bunyant; sales in bbls. at 1430. Whisky isfirm; Ohio 264a270. Financial. Naw Yorn, March 17 —Stocks firmer’ Chi- e1go and Rock Island 105; Illinois Central shares 137; Do. bonds 102; Michigan Southern 73; New York Central 89}; Pennsylvania Coal Co , 96; Reading 804; Missouri 6’s 84. Sterling exchange he at 108 a 1083. MONEY TU LOAN ON GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, JEWELRY, GUNS, PISTOLS, and all valuables. JOHN ROBINSON, Pawn Broker, feb4-2m +49 Pa av , opp. Browns’ Hotel. —————————— NOTICE, A‘ TAXES FOK THE YEAR 1856 RE- maining unpaid, must be settled by the ist of wes renewed date | will : to dis'rain out res} persons. uents would do well to attend te this, to save treuble ard ex- Pent. FP. SHEKELL, Tax Collector. Gzorextown, D. C., March 34, 1857. _ mar 4-1m* UST ARRIVED AND FOR SALE—30 head of Western Virginia HORSES, jome very fine sedd'e and herness Horses among them, superior to any ever in this market. Purchasers will plese give mea call, as the above Will be disposed of at fair prices and on eccom- a W C. BAZEL, Beall street, between Bigh end Also, one thorough bred 8 ALLION which can be beught very low. mar i-iw NO WASHINGTON aaee scree SILVER WARE ON "4 exhibition atthe Metropolitan Mechanics’ Institute Fair, but every description of fine hil- ver Ware can be seen ia process of manufuctur ing, at . O, BUUD's, mar 13 333 Penn. ave, near 9th st FOR SALE. EING ABOUT TO REMOVE FROM Ner- folk, I em cesirous of selling the «NEW3,”’ together with the JOB OF FIC For ieformation in regard to the condition of the establishment, address Mr. Charles J. Ust, Datly News Office, and for terms, ete , BAKER P. LKE, Jr, mer 7-234iw Richmond, FOR MOUNT VERNON, ON MONDAY, ber ee a AND FRI- AY. HE STEAMER THOMAS COLLYER wilt make three trips each week to MOUNT VERNON, leaving, Wasbin, weve m whey ge weeny Sent % 17” Boat’s fare, rou P, imgton @1—from Alexandria 75 cents Coaches leave the Capitol at 84, and pase up the Avenue to 12th street Fare lv cents Persons wishing the Coaches will leave their residen-e at Geo & Thos. Parker & Co 's Store. feb 24-TTh&Ste SPRING GUODS. HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SPLENDID ssertment of BONNETS, RIBBONS, rnd FLOWERS, ail of the la est im- rtations and best styles. Also, = fe of half wire Bonnet Frames, which 1 will seli low to mitliners I have also on hand a large stock of Embroideries, comprising, in , hanc- some Swiss and Cambric Setis, Swiss Collars from 50 cents to $15. Swiss and Cambric & uf- fling, Swiss and Cembric Edgings, allof which 1 promise to sell very cheap forcash MRS. KR. G. ETCBISON, No. 12 Market =pace N.B —I would respectfally inform my cur- tomers who have not cicsed their January ac- counts that an early settlement is desirabie, es I would like all January bills scttied before new onmer It w MRS. R.@. ETCHISON. CARRIAGES, CARKIAGES, CARRIAGES HE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE NOW _ON hand, for sz!e atiow prices, a good assortment of new ROCKAWAYS, BUGGIES, LIGHT WAG6ONS, &c, &c , to which they respectfully invite the attention of those wishing to purchase good and durable Ve- hicles. They alsohave on band several second- bend Rockaways, &c., which they offer very low for cash. . Particular attention to Repetring. abs GARDNER & PLA’ ie mar 19-6t 12th street. Va C. i. Cc HERZBERG. —_ LICENSED PAWNBROKER, Will loan en in sums to sult, on any articles of value 0. 429 Pennsylvania avenue, between ‘3d and 4} streets. jan 7-eo3m* HE SERVICE OF THE UNITED States.—Register of officers and agents, civil, military, end neva), in the service of the United States ; together with all the salaries and emoluments derivable from rvery office in the gift of the President. Price $350. Mailed free on receipt of $4 The United States Consular System; & manus! for consuls, and also for merchants shipowners, and masters in their consniar transactions ; com- prising the sponges of a mae = State in regard to consular emo! » bes, privileges and abilities. Price #2 50 in cloth; bound morocco $3 of 25 cents in addition to the price Published by mari3 TAYLOR & MAURY, Bookstore near 9th street. RK D.--ATTENTION I8 RESPECT- extensive sale of valuable called to the om velo le IN, bere 16h. at ONDAY AFTERNOON, Mere! i eae atthe Auction Rooms, oe each succeeding day, at that hour, un’ wnele Mase © se McGUIRE, Auct. 4 GOOD CHANCE. _ COAL YARD FOR EA 5 Wore savecriver about toleave gence | ‘will sell out his Wood and Cosi Yerd on the most reasonab.e terms I will reli stock eligi thing, just as it is, or the es wie ae office, wharf, &c., just as pu —, wo Ward und under very cbeap reat apply eh ‘T. Wilson, next pry 1 ——4